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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
3
A patchwork of clipped anecdotes from across towns recounts a honey craving at a Galena hotel, a Gaylord wife’s work ethic with new tools, and a Chicago wedding pairing six names unusually joined in matrimony. The notes reflect small-town humor and social tidbits rather than a single ongoing event.
For years Robert Johnson of Courtland Virginia refused shaving or a haircut. His wife complained to neighbors who then captured him and cut his hair and shaved his beard.
The Ohio Republicans in state convention pledge loyal support to the party and its candidates. They praise Republican governance under McKinley, tariff and monetary policies, navy and empire gains, and pledge reform of taxation, civil rights and labor protections while endorsing Gov. George K. Nash and Senators Foraker and Hanna for re election and urging GOP unity.
Pittsburgh and New York reports show no settlement yet in the Amalgamated strike. Leader Shaffer expresses satisfaction with progress, while Wellsville and Dennison plants face local opposition and potential cross-state transfer if tensions continue.
The piece notes British yacht clubs own 4100 yachts while farmers milk over 4 million cows. It lists Scotland’s 184 summits above 1000 feet and 1.9 million domestic servants with 140k men. It cites 552k annual UK deaths with 20,278 from violence, 3000 pauper inmates aiding in nursing, Scotland's modest orchard and garden acreage, and price declines in soap from 176 to 22 pounds per ton by 1900. It observes Ireland Wales and Scotland as sources of soldiers and explorers, with sailors predominantly English.
Five people drown when the yawl Venutzia from Philadelphia capsized in the sound five miles east of Gand Point near the New York Connecticut line. Only two aboard were saved by the tug Gertrude. Drowned are Arthur C. Colburn owner and his daughters Ida and Annette of Philadelphia, Capt. Flint of Brooklyn, and an unnamed sailor.
Secretary of the Navy bans use of the third volume of Maclay's history at the Naval Academy. Objection cites intemperate language about Rear Admiral Schley. The secretary notes proofs were not submitted for approval.
Two men from Pittsburg arrived in New Orleans to recruit Black labor to replace striking workers for United States Steel Corporation. They secured 50 men and reported similar agents in Anniston and Bessemer, Alabama, had secured 40 workers.
In El Reno Oklahoma on July 20 the registration booths closed with 92 599 homeseekers receiving slips for a chance in the drawing.
E. O. Armstrong of northeastern Missouri arrived in St. Paul to confer with the Omaha Railway Co. about shipping train loads of stock to grass districts in northern Wisconsin. Drought has left water scarce and prices high, prompting farmers to cut trees for feed and seek better profits in October or November by selling in St. Paul or Chicago markets.
Hot July weather across Kansas and Nebraska drives drought losses. In Topeka temperatures reach 106 to 109 while farmers plow ruined corn into wheat and alfalfa to create pasture. The Kansas and Platte rivers shrink to dry beds as grain prospects worsen and fish retreat to pools.
Chinese consul in New York forwards famine relief reports from Shan Si showing refugees eating leaves, birds scavenging bodies, and widespread hunger. Relieved by commissioners who rescue girls. 67 saved on May 19, while six child traffickers were executed in an iron cage.
The First Bulletin of Information lists committee chairs hotel rates and the five day program for the Grand Army encampment. Events include a naval parade September 10 a m dog watch at Grays armory and a grand parade September 11 with camp fires followed by encampment and conventions later in the week. Sightseeing capped the week on September 14.
A July heat wave gripped much of central and northern Europe with Gefle and Upsala reaching 95 degrees and Stockholm 91. The only seemingly cool area in Scandinavia appears to be Lapland, as Britain endures record heat in places.
Morton Cressey a Harvard law student woke in a struggle with a man who grabbed his bureau revolver and fired four shots at his assailant. He then lit a lamp and found he had shot Sidney Bristol a Battle Creek Michigan resident invited to stay at Cressey’s home. Authorities believe Bristol acted in a nightmare, mistaking Cressey for a burglar.
E. J. McHale, foreman in the shoe department of the state prison, was fatally beaten Friday by inmate Lee Kelly with a shafting. The attack occurred in view of women visitors at the prison in Jeffersonville Indiana.
Washington reports the death of Dr William H Gobrecht aged 72. A renowned author of surgical texts he served on Gen Hancock's Civil War staff and attained the rank of lieutenant colonel.
The Scale dispute in Chicago moved forward as two more iron molders joined the union agreement raising wages to three dollars a day. About 300 strikers have returned to work, with roughly 800 still idle after yesterday’s signings.
In Sidney Nebraska on Friday Greek and Austrian railroad graders fought in a deadly confrontation sparked by a drunken quarrel. Six Greeks were wounded and one Austrian killed in the melee.
A fierce electrical storm in Grove City Pennsylvania on Friday killed four men Luther Campbell Howard Cornelius Antonio Darenska Michael Zaccagia and left Lin Covert Edward Hosack and Oscar Covert critically injured. A railroad crew sheltered in a mine cabin which was struck, with several others shocked. A nearby Italians dwelling also suffered. Carenska and Zaccagia died instantly. The storm caused extensive damage and was described as one of the county's worst electrical displays.
R G Dun weekly review notes anxiety about future prospects rather than current misfortune. Retail distribution unlikely to fall unless strike lasts long. farmers remain prosperous with bumper crops and strong prices. Woolen mills active, wood market uncertain, cotton goods steady, shoe factories busy. US weekly failures total 193 vs 221 last year. Canada 32 vs 27.
The article describes a water distribution method for rolling farmland avoiding costly terracing. It uses a main ditch feeding smaller ditches drawn from an upper corner, with little earth dams to regulate flow. Surplus water on the field is captured by small catchment features.
The article explains a low cost canvas dam method to divert water across ditches for irrigation. It covers materials such as timber scantling a small stick a brace and canvas cut trapezoidally and anchored with earth to seal edges. permanent head gates may be used where ditches branch.
James Smith reports to the attorney general on presidential pardons in banking cases. Under Cleveland two administrations 44 applications were acted on, 41 favorable. McKinley first administration 60 cases, 36 favorable. Totals to date show 62 cases with 43 clemencies, including 21 pardons and 12 commutations.
Washington reports the naval board discussed plans for an 11,000 ton armored cruiser of 440 feet length with five inch belt armor. The proposed battery includes eight inch turret guns, six inch broadside guns, and three inch rapid fire auxiliaries. No agreement was reached on main features.
Vancouver July 20 reports the strike by salmon fishermen against Frazer river canners is settled. Fishermen will be paid 12.44 cents per fish for a quarter of the pack and 0.10 dollars for the remainder of the pack.
Fifteen sailors hired by Sir Thomas Lipton to sail Shamrock IV refuse to voyage to the United States demanding higher wages. Lipton has not announced a response.
London July 20 The Prince Edward of York diamond found in South Africa in 1894 weighs 601% carats and is a white flawless stone of great fire. It has been bought by a New York firm for £20,000 from the diamond syndicate holders since discovery.
O D Sanborn, a Chenoa Illinois banker, died Friday at St. Joseph's hospital in Kansas City. He was the twenty second victim to succumb after the Alton wreck last week.
A proposal in Beaver County Pennsylvania to employ tramps in county jail labor on roads. The plan aimed to turn jail inmates into road workers every fall, improving macadam highways and benefiting cyclists and motorists statewide.
The article argues that packing determines perceived quality more than actual product merit. Buyers misjudge substance by appearance, giving Danish butter superior standing in the English market due to careful shipping and presentation aimed at signaling top quality.
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